REVIEW: The Madwoman of Preacher’s Cove – Joy Ross Davis

The Madwoman of Preacher's Cove Book Cover The Madwoman of Preacher's Cove
Joy Ross Davis
Fairytale Fantasy
Wyatt-MacKenzie Publishing
September 1, 2020
359

THE MADWOMAN OF PREACHER'S COVE tells the story of Lucy Addams, a woman who was horribly disfigured in a fire that claimed the lives of her husband and children. After the tragic loss of her beauty, her voice, and her family, Lucy became an artistic genius, sculpting lifelike dolls—replicas of the children of Preacher’s Cove.

Lucy, and her workshop, are hidden in the back of the local resort—a hotel and restaurant complex owned and operated by her sister, Libby.

Following a series of deaths by lightning strike in Preacher’s Cove, a handsome investigative reporter arrives to solve the mystery of the coincidental accidents. Lucy and Libby find themselves facing yet another enemy. As keepers of an ancient treasure—a secret that binds them—they alone know why the deaths have occurred, and more importantly, how to stop them.

With the eventual help of Libby and Lucy, the reporter finds a sacred place in the woods called The Hallows—where Druids once roamed, and where his answers are deeply buried.

After months of investigating, the death toll rising, a bit of romance, and otherwordly harbingers of Lucy’s dolls, the mystery of Preacher’s Cove begins to unravel.

Reviewed by Melissa Brus

Member of the Paranormal Romance Guild Review Team

 

Get ready to be swept into a magical blend of Celtic history and small town Alabama.

 

In this book we follow a reporter as he delves into these strangely beautiful dolls made by Lucy, the survivor of a horrible fire that stole her entire family. This would have been enough, but Davis takes this premise on a whole different journey. Secrets, deaths, and connections that surprise characters and the reader, are uncovered as the story goes on. The best part of this book is the writing style. It draws you in like a siren call with its lyrical style. It fits so seamlessly with the narrative itself that it is almost another character. Without giving away too much, Davis also manages to remind folks not to mess with mama.

 

This is a great fairy tale type story, even if it’s a bit dark at times, with a resolution that will give the reader a satisfied feeling of hope.

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